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Schorlomite and Variscite Physical Properties


Variscite and Schorlomite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
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Solubility
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Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
3.77-3.93   
2.42-2.58   

Fracture
Gems, Conchoidal, Brittle   
Conchoidal, Splintery, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Brittle   

Cleavage
None   
[010] perfect   

Mohs Hardness
7-7.5   
4-5   

Chemical Composition
Ca 3Ti4+2(Fe3+2Si)O 12Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references   
AlPO4 · 2(H2O)   

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Schorlomite and Variscite Chemical Formula

While comparing Schorlomite and Variscite physical properties, the important data you should know is its chemical composition. Since chemical formula defines the molecular structure of the crystal, most of the physical properties like color, tenacity, solubility are governed by Schorlomite and Variscite chemical formula.

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Schorlomite and Variscite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Schorlomite and Variscite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Schorlomite and Variscite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Schorlomite is 2.42-2.58 whereas that of Variscite is 2.42-2.58.

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